Larson
Larson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หlษห.sษn/ ยท /หlษษน.sษn/
Meaning and origin of Larson
- A surname transferred from the given name.
Etymology
Originally from a Middle English pet form of Lawrence + -son. In the United States, a common anglicization of the Swedish Larsson and Danish and Norwegian Larsen.
How popular is Larson?
Since 1880, 94 girls and 1,677 boys in the U.S. have been named Larson (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9813 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #2090 in 2004. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Larson FAQ
What does the name Larson mean?
A surname transferred from the given name. Originally from a Middle English pet form of Lawrence + -son. In the United States, a common anglicization of the Swedish Larsson and Danish and Norwegian Larsen.
What is the origin of the name Larson?
Larson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Larson?
Since 1880, 94 girls and 1,677 boys in the U.S. have been named Larson (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9813 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #2090 in 2004. In 2025, 60 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Larson a boy or girl name?
Larson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 94 girls and 1,677 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.